What Is Subclass 485 Visa

This specifically designed visa subclass is for the recently graduated international students who have obtained their bachelor’s degree from a recognized Australian educational institution. The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa, allows you to live, study and work in Australia. It is a temporary visa, which an applicant may avail after completion of his/her studies.

There are two main streams linked with this visa category.

1. Graduate Work Stream

The international students can apply for this particular stream after graduated under skills and qualifications from an Australian institute. The graduation and skills must relate to any of the occupations, which are suitable for the Australian labor market needs.

2. Post-Study Work Stream

This stream is for those international students who have availed their degree in an eligible qualification through an educational institution recognized in Australia. The field of study is not relevant for Post-Study Work stream.
The main applicant, as well as any other person mentioned in the application, should be in Australia while applying for subclass 485 visa.

Who is Eligible

After Knowing what is subclass 485, let’s have a look at the eligibility criteria.

• The person applying should be under 50 years of age
• Must have been living in Australia with a valid visa
• Recently completed his/her studies in a CRICOS-registered course
• Should fulfill additional requirements laid down by the relevant stream

Validity of Subclass 485 Visa

The length of stay or validity of this visa subclass depends on the type of stream you have chosen. The family members who have joined you after approval of visa, the validity period of their visa will be similar to that awarded to you.

Graduate Work Stream

The validity period for this stream of subclass 485 Visa is 18 months, which starts from the date when it was granted.

Post-Study Work Stream

The visa under post-study work stream is valid for two to four years. The validity of this stream may increase with reference to the qualification you have obtained.

• Your visa is valid for two years if you have availed your Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Degree with Honors, Masters by Coursework Degree or Masters (extended) Degree
• The valid of your visa is three years in case of Masters by Research Degree
• You may live in Australia for four years after obtaining Doctoral Degree

How Much Does it Cost?

The cost of subclass 485 visa starts from AUD 1,500. Apart from this, you may have to pay some additional costs as well including:

• Additional charges for an applicant 18 years of age and over
• Additional charges for an applicant under 18 years of age
• Cost of police certificates, health assessments or any other similar documents

If any of your family members is included after you have obtained your visa, such a person is bound to pay all the visa application charges. Source: Immigrationexperts.pk